Conference Minister

Dear Friends, It seems like every day we hear more news about how the mainline church is in decline. Unfortunately, some of the news is true. Things...

Dear Friends, For more than a week we have all watched in sadness and compassion as Hurricane Harvey came ashore in Texas and then continue...

My Dear Friends, Many of you, like me, watched the news unfold today in Charlottesville, VA. I was filled with sadness, horror, and disgust. And...

by Rev. Marie A. Bacchiocchi Interim Conference Minister, Southeast Conference UCC Blessed, and a bit surreal. That's been my answer as I've been asked what it felt...

My Dear Friends, What a wonderful annual meeting we had! Your “official” welcome to me was so overwhelming. I am so blessed to be here...

Recently I had the privilege to worship with the United Church of Huntsville, Huntsville, AL. The newly ordained Rev. Edward Colf led worship, preached, and...

Dear Friends, As I travel around the conference meeting you all, I am blown away by the amazing ministry we, in the Southeast Conference, do....

April is upon us! As spring bursts forth, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the grave, let us remember all that is...

by Marie Bacchiocchi, Interim Conference Minister I sit in my office with my cat, KeyKey sleeping on the ottoman next to me, feeling blessed to...

by June Boutwell, Designated Conference Minister My deepest thanks for allowing me to be a partner in ministry in the Southeast Conference for the last...